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Lentil curry served with white rice, fresh lemon and cilantro.
Lentil curry served with white rice, fresh lemon and cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cost: $5.45 per recipe / $1.36 per serving
4 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($0.06)
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced ($0.60)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt ($0.02)
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger ($0.11)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced ($0.24)
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder ($0.12)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ($0.06)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder ($0.12)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne ($0.03)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ($0.84)
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk ($1.64)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup brown lentils rinsed and drained ($0.44)
  • 1 lime juiced ($0.33)
  • cilantro chopped, for serving ($0.48)
  • white rice for serving ($0.36)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, water, and lentils. Stir until well combined and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, add the lime juice and stir through. Serve with chopped cilantro and white rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional information is an estimate and does not include serving rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 454mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 7g

Disclaimer: The Nutritional Information provided for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed.

Author Nicolette Wax
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian

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